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back to News page or home page *University
of Chicago TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR The Oriental Institute and the Department
of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations of the University of Chicago seek
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Assyriology, at the rank of
Assistant Professor.
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Review of application files will begin on January 14, 2008. Please send a letter of application outlining experience and qualifications, evidence of teaching experience, and a current academic vita to the address below. Applicants for the rank of assistant professor should also send the names and contact information of four professionals who can supply written references. In additional a short on-line profile at https://fusion.sas.upen.edu/faculty/pos/anthro/neareast must be completed by all applicants. Chair, Near Eastern Archaeology Search
Committee *Johns Hopkins University TWO-YEAR POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The
Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, announces a two-year
Post-doctoral Fellowship for an archaeologist specializing in early complex societies.
Applicants should have a focus on fieldwork either in the Ancient Near East (excluding
Egypt) or the Mediterranean. The successful candidate will be expected to teach
courses in archaeological theory and method as well as subject area and will have
the opportunity to contribute to a new undergraduate Archaeology major. Departmental
home will be either in Near Eastern Studies or in Classics, depending on the successful
candidate's area of research. Particular attention will be given to candidates
with a background in landscape archaeology and/or GIS applications, but candidates
with a specialization in other areas are also encouraged to apply. The PhD must
be awarded no later than May, 2008. *University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill TENURE-TRACK
POSITION
TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three
letters of recommendation should be sent by November 1, 2007 to: *New
York University
*University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professor The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for the position of a tenure-track Assistant Professor in ancient Near Eastern archaeology, pending budgetary approval. Applications are encouraged from scholars of any periods up to the advent of Islam and any geographic areas of the ancient Near East excepting Egypt. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Near Eastern Studies, archaeology, or a related field; substantial archaeological field experience in the Near East; promising ongoing research; and teaching experience. PhD or equivalent must be in hand by July 1, 2008. Candidates should be prepared to teach a broad range of subjects at all levels and to take an active role in the Department of NES and affiliated interdisciplinary programs. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements the existing NES faculty and evinces compelling interdisciplinary interest. Postmark deadline for applications is November 15. Please send letter of application, c.v., and a representative writing sample to: Archaeology Search Committee Chair Department of Near Eastern Studies 250 Barrows Hall MC#1940 University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-1940 (Fax: 510-643-8430). In addition, candidates should arrange to have a dossier or the names and addresses of three references sent directly to the above address as soon as possible. (For the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality for recommendations, please visit the website: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html ) Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: nes@berkeley.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Edinburgh LECTURESHIP IN ARCHAEOLOGY The
University of Edinburgh (UK) invites applications for a Lectureship in Archaeology.
You will be a researcher of outstanding quality and promise in the archaeology
of the Ancient Near East and/or East Mediterranean. You must, at the time of application,
have a good first degree (First/2.1) in Archaeology and a PhD already awarded
in a relevant archaeological subject. Grade 8: £32,795 - £39,160. The
post is available from 1 September 2007. Application Form with letter of application,
a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees (including email
addresses and fax numbers), by the closing date of 9 March 2007, to: For
detailed information, see: http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3007007
on-line application procedure at http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/ University
of Miami ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR IN ISLAMIC STUDIES OR ASIAN RELIGIONS University
of Minnesota
The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota seeks to make a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, to begin fall semester, 2007. The field of research specialization within Hebrew Bible is open. Additional research field(s) that contribute a comparative dimension are desirable, with preference for Syro-Palestinian religion and/or material culture. Candidates should possess expert philological skills in classical Hebrew and the relevant research languages, both ancient and modern, and will be expected to teach classical Hebrew at beginning and advanced levels. The department integrates the disciplinary perspectives of Classics, ancient Near Eastern Studies, and Archaeology, to create a coherent program in the study of the ancient Mediterranean world. The curriculum includes the languages, cultures, and material remains of Greece, Rome, and the ancient Near East. The faculty has a strong commitment to the historical and philological analysis of the literature, culture, and religions of these areas. Preference will be given to applicants who share these broad perspectives and can contribute to their development. Specific teaching expectations include a range of undergraduate courses on biblical and cognate literature that contribute to the general education mission of the College of Liberal Arts. These include large lecture classes that are aimed at the general student population and serve as gateway courses into the department. Candidates will also be expected to teach upper level courses that introduce the texts in original languages and serve strong undergraduate programs in Religious Studies, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Ancient Mediterranean Studies, and Jewish Studies. The candidate should also be able to contribute graduate level courses and advising to the department's comparative Master's track in the Religions of Antiquity. Preference will also be given to applicants who have begun to establish a research trajectory and who have a record of successful undergraduate instruction, especially in large lecture classes in the field of academic biblical studies. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the PhD or equivalent degree in Bible, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, or other appropriate field by the time of appointment. To apply, please submit a letter of application that articulates your specific interest in and qualifications for this position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample under 30 pages, and evidence of successful teaching. Completed applications must be received by Friday, October 20, 2006, to be assured of review. The position will remain open until filled. The committee expects to select a list of candidates for interviews at the Annual Meeting of the AAR/SBL in Washington, D.C. (Nov. 18-21). Applications should be sent by mail or courier (not fax or email) to: Professor
Bernard M. Levinson Further information about the department may be found at: http://cnes.cla.umn.edu/ or from 612-625-5353. The Center for Jewish Studies maintains its own web page at: http://jwst.cla.umn.edu/.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN EARLY JUDAISM The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of early Judaism, to begin fall semester, 2007. The field of research specialization within early Judaism is open, and can include Hellenistic Judaism (Philo, Josephus, or LXX), material culture, Dead Sea Scrolls, the history of interpretation (midrash, targum, or "rewritten Bible"), sectarian literature (apocrypha and pseudepigrapha), or classical rabbinics (mishnah, Talmud). The appointee will be expected to teach an established lecture course, "Introduction to Jewish History and Civilization," which serves a large and varied undergraduate population and permits students to fulfill university general education requirements. It also functions as a "gateway" into the department's strong undergraduate programs in Religious Studies, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Ancient Mediterranean Studies, and Jewish Studies. The appointee will also teach a range of more advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses, including those working with texts in the original languages. Candidates should accordingly possess expert philological skills in classical Hebrew and the appropriate primary and research languages, both ancient and modern, and will be expected to contribute to the departmental language program at the beginning and advanced levels. The department integrates the disciplinary perspectives of Classics, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, and Archaeology. It offers a coherent program in the study of the ancient Mediterranean world, which includes the cultures, languages, and material remains of Greece, Rome, and the ancient Near East. The faculty has a strong commitment to the historical and philological analysis of the literature, culture, and religions of these areas. Preference will be given to applicants who share these broad perspectives and can contribute to their development. The successful candidate will also be invited to join an expanding inter-disciplinary Center of Jewish Studies, with faculty expertise ranging from antiquity to modernity Candidates must have completed all requirements for the PhD or equivalent degree in Jewish Studies, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, Classics, Ancient History, or other appropriate field by the time of appointment. Preference will also be given to applicants who have begun to establish a research trajectory and who have a record of successful undergraduate instruction, especially in large lecture classes in the field of academic religious studies. The candidate should also be able to contribute graduate level courses and advising to the department's comparative Master's track in the Religions of Antiquity. To apply, please submit a letter of application that articulates your specific interest in and qualifications for this position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample under 30 pages, and evidence of successful teaching. Completed applications must be received by Friday, October 20, 2006, to be assured of review. The position will remain open until filled. The committee expects to select a list of candidates for interviews at the Annual Meeting of the AAR/SBL in Washington, D.C. (Nov. 18-21). Applications should be sent by mail or courier (not fax or email) to: Professor
Bernard M. Levinson Chair, Further information about the department may be found at: http://cnes.cla.umn.edu/ or from 612/625-5353. The Center for Jewish Studies maintains its own web page at: http://jwst.cla.umn.edu/.
American School of Classical Studies, Athens ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR The American School of Classical Studies at Athens seeks an Administrative Director. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, the Administrative Director will handle all duties associated with professionally administering a non-profit educational institution, including, but not limited to, financial management, human resources and benefits administration, operational issues including insurance, Board stewardship, and a broad range of development activities. The position manages four fulltime staff in the Princeton office as well as outside contractors, and reports to the Board of Trustees. Required is a seasoned administrator with experience working in an international environment; desirable is an advanced degree in the classics, archaeology, or a related field. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience, and include health and pension plan. Candidates should send a resume, a statement explaining their interest in the position, and the names of three recommenders to Prof. James R. McCredie, President, The American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232. The ASCSA is an EO/AA employer. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton St., Princeton, NJ 08540, Phone: 609-683-0800, Fax: 609-924-0578 University of Illinois at Springfield The History Program at the University of Illinois at Springfield invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern Middle Eastern History, to commence August 2006. A Ph.D. in History or Middle Eastern Studies is required by the time of appointment. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and evidence of scholarly potential are essential. The area of research specialty is open. The successful candidate must have the ability to place the political, economic and social history of the modern Middle East (18th century to the present) into a broadly comparative and thematic framework. The candidate will be teaching in the university's new General Education Program, in addition to contributing survey courses in world history and core courses in the major. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide upper level and graduate courses in the area of specialization, participate in the university's International Political Studies Program, and take part in our innovative History Online B.A. Program. Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 4,500 students in 19 graduate and 20 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a technology enhanced learning environment. Our diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. UIS is an AA/EOE. Persons with disabilities, women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2005, and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, History Search Committee, History Program, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, MS UHB 3050, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. University of Michigan Classical Art/Archaeology: The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan has obtained authorization to make two appointments in classical art and archaeology, at any rank from Assistant Professor to beginning Full Professor. One of the people we appoint will be a specialist in the archaeology of the Roman period. We will also welcome applications from generalists with expertise in the art and architecture of the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, who are familiar with contemporary approaches to art-historical analysis and with the classical tradition in art. At least one of the people we will appoint must have current field experience in excavation and/or survey. One of the appointments may, but need not be, joint with the History of Art Department. Those appointed are expected to play a major role in the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology (IPCAA), one of the top three such programs in North America. Teaching responsibilities will include both undergraduate and graduate courses in classical art and archaeology; ability to teach introductory-level surveys of Greek or Roman art and archaeology and of field archaeology is highly desirable. The Ph.D. must be completed by August 2006. Candidates are asked to discuss their present and future research in the letter of application. Please provide sufficient evidence of teaching excellence. Dossiers and publications must be sent by December 1, 2005 to Classical Art and Archaeology Search Committee, Department of Classical Studies, University of Michigan, 2160 Angell Hall, 435 S. State St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1003. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
University of Pennsylvania Ancient Near East Archaeologist The University of Pennsylvania Department of Anthropology and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology invite applications from archaeologists with qualifications in the study of the ancient Near East to fill the position of the Robert H. Dyson, Jr. Chair. The position will be a tenured appointment at either the Associate Professor or Professor rank. The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Anthropology with a parallel appointment as a Curator in the Near East Section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Applicants should have a strong theoretical interest in cultural complexity, the Near East Section's collections, and public education, as well as plans for active field research involving students. The successful candidate will be involved in: 1. the development of undergraduate and graduate curricula in archaeology within the context of an anthropology program that encourages dialogue across the subfields as well as between disciplines; and 2. the ongoing activities of the Museum related to research, exhibits, and public outreach. The
deadline for applications is January 13, 2006. Please send a letter application
outlining experience and qualifications, the names and contact information of
four professionals who can supply written references, evidence of teaching experience,
and a current academic vita to: The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred Education: Doctorate. This employer does prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation/preference. This employer does prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression. University of Alabama, Birmingham Department of Anthropology and Social Work invites applications for a tenure track appointment in archaeology at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 2006. All geographic areas will be considered. Desired topical specializations include, but are not limited to: bio-archaeology, geo-archaeology, osteology, paleo-ethnobotany, forensics, and/or public archaeology. Ability to teach: field methods, research methods, and introductory cultural anthropology, all decided pluses, as is grantsmanship. PhD in hand by Spring 2006. Interested candidates should send letter describing research interests and teaching experience, current curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references by January 5, 2006 to: Chair, UAB Department of Anthropology and Social Work, 338 Ullman - UAB Station, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-3350. Applications received by November 9, 2005 will be considered for interviews at the AAA meetings. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Required Education: Doctorate.
University of Durham Five new academic posts are being advertised in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Durham (UK): Three
professor/readerships in Medieval Archaeology, European Prehistory, and Aegean/Eastern
Mediterranean Prehistory. Applications from those with other areas of expertise are also encouraged. Details can be found at the following URL: http://www.dur.ac.uk/archaeology/about_vacancies/about_vacancy.php. Fordham University The Department of Art History and Music at Fordham University seeks to fill a one-year, non-renewable Assistant Professor position. Ph.D. in art history and teaching experience preferred, but ABDs may apply. Preferred areas of specialty: Islamic, Ancient Near East, or African art. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with advisement and development of student majors and teach three courses per semester, including the one-semester art history introductory survey; most responsibilities will be at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus. Salary commensurate with experience/rank. Send letter, CV, and three reference letters to: Art History Search Committee, Department of Art History and Music, Fordham University, Rose Hill, Faculty Memorial Hall - Rm. 447, Bronx, N.Y. 10458. Applications received on or before April 8th, 2005 given preference. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition and welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. EOE/AA.
University of Chicago Oriental Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications for the Oriental Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship program for the 2005-2006 academic year. This is a twelve month, non-renewable fellowship. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will organize and conduct a one-to-two day conference at the Oriental Institute on key comparatively-oriented theoretical or methodological issues in the field of ancient studies (archaeological, text-based, and/or art historical avenues of research). We encourage cross disciplinary proposals that deal with the ancient Near East (including Egypt) or that compare the Near East with other cultural areas. The conference will take place in mid-February 2006. After the conference, the Fellow will assemble and edit the proceedings for publication by the Oriental Institute. The Fellow is also encouraged to pursue his or her own research while in residence and to interact with the Oriental Institute community. Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline relating to ancient studies must be complete at the time of application. Applicants should send: a) 5-page proposal outlining nature and structure of the conference (including names and paper topics of five to eight key participants who have agreed to make presentations, should the conference be funded), b) curriculum vitae, c) 3 letters of reference (these may be sent under separate cover). Electronic submissions are welcome. Deadline for completed applications is April 30, 2005. Start date is September 1, 2005. Please send applications to: Oriental Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship, attn. Olivia Boyd, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1155 East 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637. e-mail: oeboyd@uchicago.edu Whitman College Associate Professor or Professor ANTHROPOLOGY (Archaeology): The Anthropology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Near Eastern Archaeology at the Associate or Professor rank beginning August, 2005. We seek an archaeologist, with expertise and ongoing field research in the prehistoric Near East to complement existing departmental strengths in the cultural anthropology of East Asia and the Americas, and extra-departmental strengths in Greco-Roman and Near Eastern classics and religion. Candidates should have a strong record of publication and undergraduate teaching, the ability to teach survey archaeology courses in other world areas, and demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in their research. Ph.D. required. Deadline: April 4, 2005. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching excellence, statement of research interest, and the names of three references to: Chair of the Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Whitman College, Maxey Hall, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about Whitman College see: http://www.whitman.edu. School of Oriental and African Studies, London Lecturer in Ancient Near Eastern Studies Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Ancient Near Eastern Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Hittite and Akkadian to undergraduate and postgraduate students on the School's BA and MA programmes. He or she should also be sufficiently experienced in ancient Anatolian studies to supervise research students in Hittitology. Candidates will hold a PhD or be nearing completion of doctoral studies on an ancient Near Eastern topic. Candidates will be at an advantage who already have a strong research interest in Hittitology and can maintain the School's high profile in this field, but those with a good record of publication in the wider field of the ancient Near East are also encouraged to apply. The position will commence in September 2005. The Department of the Near and Middle East currently has 24 permanent members of staff (www.soas.ac.uk/nme). It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and supervises a large number of research students. It obtained a 5 rating in RAE 2001. Prospective candidates seeking further information on the Department and the School may contact the Head of the Department, Professor George Hewitt (gh2@soas.ac.uk). Vacancy 05-148. Salary GBP 25,777 - 38,017 p.a. inclusive. University of Oxford Lecturer in Assyriology Faculty of Oriental Studies in association with Wolfson College, University Lecturership in Assyriology, Grade A14 New ULNTF salary scale £23,643-£45,707. Ref. LU/1/OS The University proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Assyriology in association with Wolfson College. The appointment will run from l September 2005 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should hold, or expect to hold by the start of the appointment, a doctorate in the field of Assyriology, and be able to provide evidence of their ability to teach Assyriology at university level. The successful candidate will have a primary expertise in Assyriology, and will be required to give lectures, classes, and tutorials in Assyriology, including Akkadian and Sumerian language and texts, and courses on civilization and general culture of the Ancient Near East, to coordinate teaching at all levels, to carry out research, examine, supervise graduate students, and play a part in the administrative work of the Faculty of Oriental Studies. Further particulars, including details of how to apply, should be obtained from http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ (or before January 1, please see the very slightly provisional version at http://www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/recruit/index.shtml) or from the office of Ms C Vinnicombe, Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford, OX1 2LE, tel. +44 1865 288200; fax no. +44-(0)1865-278190; e-mail orient@orinst.ox.ac.uk), to whom applications and references should be sent not later than Friday 4 February 2005. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. The University is an equal opportunities employer. Eastern Mediterranean University, Northern Cyprus Art Historian (General) Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Art Historian (Assistant Professor / Assoc. Professor / Professor), for February 2005 and September 2005. An enthusiastic art historian is sought to join this dynamic young department (Archaeology and Art History Department) and become a team player in a constant program of expansion and development within the university. Though the department would welcome research interests in the art and / or architecture of the region, this is by no means a requirement and all applicants, in all fields of research and teaching, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach 2 to 4 courses per semester depending on his / her research and publishing record. Applicants must be able to work with a student body whose second language is English. A Ph.D. in Art History (any period) is required and also a strong publishing record is preferable. To apply, send resume (with list of Art History courses taught); research and teaching outlines; and names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees (at least two of whom can discuss the applicant's teaching ability) to the Department Chair at: muge.sevketoglu@emu.edu.tr and also to michael.walsh@emu.edu.tr. There is also the option of using fax: (90) 392 365 1604 in the event that internet access is not available. All applications should arrive by e-mail attachment or fax by the following deadlines: Applications for Spring Semester 2005 must be submitted by December 31st, 2004; applications for Fall 2005 must be submitted by February 15, 2005. Contact Info: Michael Walsh, Department of Archaeology and Art History, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, via Mersin 10, Turkey University of British Columbia Head of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia invites applications for the position of Full Professor and Head within the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of scholarly activities in any one of the department's following fields: Greek and Roman History, Islam, Latin Literature, Patristics, Roman Archaeology. Applicants should be committed to sustaining and enhancing the research profile of the Department. The appointment will begin no later than July 1, 2006 (either January 1, 2006 or July 1, 2006). The appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications, curriculum vitae, and names of referees (plus full contact information including e-mail addresses) should be sent to Dr. Nancy Gallini, Dean and Chair of the Search Committee, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1 for receipt no later than February 15, 2005. Applications and enquiries may also be forwarded via email to the Dean's Assistant, Margaret Tom-Wing, at mtw@mail.arts.ubc.ca. Interested applicants may visit the following websites at http://www.cnrs.ubc.ca and http://www.arts.ubc.ca. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Informal queries can be directed to A. Barrett at: aab@interchange.ubc.ca. University of Cincinnati Margo Tytus Visiting Scholars Program The University of Cincinnati Classics Department is pleased to announce the Margo Tytus Visiting Scholars Program. Tytus Fellows, in the fields of philology, history and archaeology will ordinarily be at least 5 years beyond receipt of the Ph. D. Apart from residence in Cincinnati during term, the only obligation of Tytus Fellows is to pursue their own research. Fellowships are tenable during the regular academic year (October 1 to May 31). There are two categories of Tytus Fellowships, long-term and short-term. Long Term Fellows will come to Cincinnati for a minimum of one academic quarter (two and a half months) and a maximum of three during the regular academic year. They will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 plus housing and a transportation allowance. Short Term Fellows will come to Cincinnati for a minimum of one month and a maximum of two during the regular academic year. They will receive housing and a transportation allowance. Both Long Term and Short Term Fellows will also receive office space and enjoy the use of the University of Cincinnati and Hebrew Union College Libraries. While at Cincinnati Tytus Fellows will be free to pursue their own research. The University of Cincinnati Burnam Classics Library is one of the world's premier collections in the field of Classical Studies. Comprising 210,000 volumes, the library covers all aspects of the Classics: the languages and literatures, history, civilization, art, and archaeology. Of special value for scholars is both the richness of the collection and its accessibility -- almost any avenue of research in the classics can be pursued deeply and broadly under a single roof. The unusually comprehensive core collection, which is maintained by three professional classicist librarians, is augmented by several special collections such as 15,000 nineteenth century German Programmschriften, extensive holdings in Palaeography, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies. At neighboring Hebrew Union College, the Klau Library, with holdings in excess of 445,000 volumes, is rich in Judaica and Near Eastern Studies. Application Deadline: January 1. For application forms please write: Director, Margo Tytus Visiting Scholars Program, Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0226, e-mail: secretary@classics.uc.edu, http://classics.uc.edu/tytusBrown University Egyptology Brown University's Department of Egyptology and Ancient Western Asian Studies in announcing an opening for the Wilbour Professorship in Egyptology to begin July 1, 2005. The department invites applications and nominations, and is seeking an energetic and irenic senior scholar with a very distinguished record of scholarship, an impressive list of publications, broad interests in and knowledge of Pharaonic Egypt, and experience with field work in epigraphy. A Ph.D. in Egyptology is required, and we are seeking an individual with well established credentials and international reputation. The Wilbour Professor should be able and willing to teach courses in Old, Middle, and Late Egyptian, as well as history, literature, and religion. Applicants should have demonstrable excellence in teaaching college level courses as well as experience directing graduate students in seminars, and supervising their thexes and dissertations. We would primarily like to have someone willing to carry on the tradition of epigraphy that has characterized the work of several members of this department, and has helped our students gain field experience, but research interest in paleography would also be of interest. Some administrative experience would certainly be an asset, as would successful fund raising efforts and personal fellowships and/or grants. Outreach is desired, as is cooperation with Brown's other departments and programs in ancient studies. The recently redefined department of Egyptology and Ancient Western Asian Studies itself will be experiencing a period of considerable growth in the next few years to incorporate at least four new positions in Assyriology and Egyptian and Western Asian archaeology. Applications and nominations should include a letter, an up-to-date C.V., and a list of at least five referees with contact information. Recommenders will be contacted by the search committee. Applications received by January 15, 2005 will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. For further information or to apply, write to: Professor Leonard H. Lesko, Chairman, Department of Egyptology and Ancient Western Asian Studies, Box 1899, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912 University College London Lecturer, History of the Ancient Near East Applications are invited for a full-time lectureship in the history of the Ancient Near East (from c. 3000 into the Hellenistic period), tenable from 1 September 2005. This is a permanent position and we are seeking a historian able to teach across much of this large field but with a research interest in the first millennium BC. The salary will be in the range L23,643 to L27,116 + L2,330 London weighting. Applicants should have a record of research excellence and a commitment to high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will also be expected to take a full part in the life of the Department and College, including administrative duties. Further particulars, which must be read before applying, are available online at www.ucl.ac.uk/history/ or from r.aucott@ucl.ac.uk. Applicants for both posts should send SIX copies of their application (except overseas applicants, who need send only one) to Professor Julian Hoppit, Head of Department, History Department, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT. Please also arrange for TWO academic referees to write confidentially to Professor Hoppit by the closing date. The closing date for applications is Friday 17 December 2004. Departmental Administrator, History Department, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, Tel 020 7679 1341, Fax 020 7413 8394 University of Chicago Comparative Semitics The Oriental Institute and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations of the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position in Comparative Semitics that will be occupied in Fall, 2005. Applicants should have broad competence in Semitic languages as well as depth in an area of specialization. The successful applicant is expected to engage in research, both individual and collaborative, and to teach introductory and specialized courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Junior-level candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, but all levels will be considered. All applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a list of 3-5 referees (including e-mail addresses whenever possible) before December 31, 2004, to: Chair, Comparative Semitics Search Committee, The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1155 East 58th Street, Chicago IL 60637. U.S.A. Inquiries and electronic submissions may be sent by e-mail to w-farber@uchicago.edu with a copy to oeboyd@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Harvard University Lecturer, Assyriology The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations invites applications for a full-time appointment in Assyriology at the rank of Lecturer beginning in the academic year of 2005-06. The position is renewable annually up to a total appointment of five years. Research and teaching interests in the first millennium BCE are particularly welcome. Teaching duties will include four courses a year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should expect to receive their Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
Applications, along with a curriculum vitae and bibliography, should be sent to: UCLA Assistant Professor, Ancient Israel / Early Judaism The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles announces a tenure-track position for an assistant professor in the archaeology of Ancient Israel and Early Judaism, to be filled effective July 1, 2005. Candidates will be expected to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate courses in the archaeology and cultures relating to ancient Israel and formative Judaism. The applicant should have the ability to teach General Education courses such as Jerusalem, the Holy City or First Civilizations. Research interests should be centered in the region of the eastern Mediterranean during the first millennium BCE. Candidates must display evidence or promise of a distinguished research and teaching record. Applicants have the opportunity participate in research centers at UCLA including the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology (www.sscnet.ucla.edu/ioa), the Center for Near Eastern Studies (www.isop.ucla.edu/cnes), and the Center for Jewish Studies (www.cjs.ucla.edu). Applications containing a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and letters from three referees should be directed to the Chair of the Archaeology Search Committee, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1511. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2004. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Pending budgetary approval. American Center of Oriental Research Director The American Center of Oriental Research in Amman, Jordan, seeks a Director qualified to lead the Center in a new phase of growth as a broad-based research institution. Qualifications: Academic background with expertise in archaeology or related field; Ph.D. preferred; administrative experience essential. A three- to five-year, renewable appointment may begin as early as January 1, 2006, and no later than June 1, 2006. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Applications including a CV and three letters of reference should be sent to: Professor James R. Wiseman, Chairman, ACOR Search Committee, c/o Boston University, Center for Archaeological Studies, 675 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 or via e-mail to jimw@bu.edu. For further information about ACOR see http://www.bu.edu/acor.
Brown University Director, Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World Background: Brown University has established a new Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World that will expand Brown’s commitment to archaeology and archaeological field work, inquiry, analysis, and education, while simultaneously providing a forum for multidisciplinary work in the study of the ancient world. The Institute, supported by a major new gift endowment, will incorporate Brown’s Center for Old World Archaeology and Art, subsuming and dramatically expanding its activities and its connections and partnerships with appropriate departments. The Institute will bring together faculty from across the University whose work employs archaeology as a fundamental tool of inquiry and may include faculty from Classics, Egyptology and Ancient Western Asia, History of Art and Architecture, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Judaic Studies, and other fields. The core faculty will be defined by a focus on the ancient Mediterranean and Western Asia, but connections to archaeology in other geographical locales and eras will be encouraged. A number of additional endowed faculty positions devoted to this area will be appointed jointly between the Institute and appropriate departments. Director: The Director of the Institute, while holding a tenured senior faculty appointment in an appropriate department, will report directly to the Provost. The Director should have a broad background in the geographical areas incorporated by the Institute and be a leading scholar of international prominence on the ancient Mediterranean and/or western Asia. We seek an excellent scholar whose work addresses broad theoretical and multi-disciplinary questions. The candidate should demonstrate leadership and initiative in establishing and furthering the Institute and setting an agenda to place it at the forefront of future work in archaeology. The director will lead the Institute in interdisciplinary research, teaching and collaboration and in public outreach. Some administrative experience or the equivalent is desirable. The initial term will be for five years. For application information, please see the full position description (pdf format). Applications should be submitted by November 1, 2004 for fullest consideration. University of Cyprus Lecturer / Assistant Professor, Aegean Prehistory The
Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Cyprus announces one
academic position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, in the following
field of study: "The Archaeology of Aegean Prehistory" For all academic ranks,
an earned doctorate from a recognized University is required. Requirements for
each academic rank depend on the candidate's years of academic experience, the
research record and scientific contributions, involvement in teaching and in the
development of high quality undergraduate and graduate curricula. The minimum
requirements for each academic rank can be found in http://www.ucy.ac.cy/admin_servG/nomothesiaG/acc_qualG/acc_qualg.html.
Interested individuals must submit their application by Monday 1st November 2004.
For more information, including a list of the documents that should be included
in the application, please consult the following website: For more information regarding the Department of History and Archaeology please consult the following website: http://www.ucy.ac.cy/isa/index.html Yale University Professor, Egyptology The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations at Yale University intends to appoint a tenured senior professor in Egyptology beginning July 1, 2005. Requirements include a broad knowledge of Egyptian literature, history, language, and material culture to the Roman period as well as a distinguished record of scholarship and excellence in teaching. Experience in directing doctoral dissertations is preferred. This position is complemented by a junior appointment in Egyptology and a senior position in Coptic studies.
Letters of nomination and an application describing research interests and teaching
experience, together with curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names
of three referees should be sent by the application deadline of October 15, 2004,
to: University of Oxford Departmental
Lectureship, Assyriology Applications are invited for this fixed-term one-year teaching position in Assyriology, commencing 1 October 2004. The principal duties of the post are to give lectures and classes in Akkadian, Sumerian, and Mesopotamian civilization to undergraduate and graduate students. The post holder will be appointed to act in 2005 as examiner or assessor for the BA in Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies (first year and final examinations) and for the MPhil in Cuneiform Studies.
Further particulars, including details of how to apply, should be obtained from
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ or from the office of Ms. C Vinnicombe, Secretary
to the Board of Oriental Studies, Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford OX1 2LE,
(fax: +44 1865 278190; tel. +44 1865 278200; e-mail orient@orinst.ox.ac.uk), to
whom applications should be sent no later than 5.00pm on Thursday 8 July 2004.
Candidates are also asked to arrange for three references to reach this office
by the same date. The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.
Salary in the grade A09, £18,893 - £24,951 pa. Howard University One-Year position, Egyptology The Department of Classics at Howard University invites applications for a one-year replacement position in Egyptology for AY 2004-2005. Courses may include first and second year Hieroglyphs and Egyptian Mythology. The Department seeks applicants with PhD in hand. Please send CV and letters of reference to: Dr. Alexander Tulin, Chair, APT Cmte., Department of Classics, 254 LKH, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059. Evaluation of applications will begin May 31, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Rudolph P. Hock at rhock@howard.edu or (202) 806-6725. For further information about the HU Department of Classics please visit http://www.howard-classics.net. University of Toronto Professor, Biblical Hebrew Language The Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations invites applications for an appointment in Biblical Hebrew Language at the rank of associate or full professor. The Department seeks a scholar who specializes in the Biblical Hebrew grammar and Northwest Semitic linguistics. Applicants must be willing and able to teach Biblical Hebrew language and literature to both undergraduate and graduate classes. The ability to place the development of Hebrew within the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East, and competence in other Semitic languages, are highly desirable. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Send a curriculum vitae and three confidential letters of recommendation to Professor J. Reilly, Chair, Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations, 4 Bancroft Avenue, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. M5S 1C1, Canada. Applications will be reviewed after September 30, 2004. Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative, UCLA Research
Associate, NEH Iraq Initiative The Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative, UCLA, is pleased to announce its successful proposal, to the NEH initiative "Recovering Iraq's Past" for funding of a project dedicated to the online presentation of the Iraq Museum cuneiform collection, and invites submission of applications for a short-term position at the level of Postdoctoral Scholar to assist us in this project. The successful applicant will work with the principal investigator in all phases of the project "Cultural Heritage Initiative for Ancient Iraq (CHIAI)" as described at http://www.neh.fed.us/news/archive/20040408.html, will help to supervise graduate student staff, and will coordinate the progress and content of the project with our Berkeley partners. The effective date for the beginning of employment will be on or around October 1, 2004. Qualifications: PhD in Assyriology, with experience in database administration and text markup. Terms: the appointment is for a period of six months. Please
address inquiries, or send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and names
and addresses of two referees (electronic submissions are preferred) to: englund@ucla.edu.
Robert K. Englund, Dept. of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, UCLA, Box 951511,
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1511. Dept. of Maritime Civs., University of Haifa Underwater Archaeology position The Graduate Department of Maritime Civilizations invites applicants for an academic post in the field of Underwater Archaeology, specializing in ancient harbors/ anchorages; structures and settlements with ample field experience both underwater and land archaeological excavations. Rank and tenure-track will be dependent on the academic achievements of the applicant and is subject to university regulations. The post is tenable from October, 2004. The Graduate Department of Maritime Civilizations and the research institute associated with it, The Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies, are internationally recognized pioneers and leaders in inter- and multi-disciplinary research on human interactions with the sea, focusing primarily, but not exclusively on the Mediterranean. It offers graduate degrees (MA and PhD) that combine, variously, the fields of marine and coastal archaeology, nautical technology, maritime history, marine geology, coastal geomorphology and marine biology. The applicant will be expected to teach courses and carry out research on aspects of maritime and coastal installations and settlements, harbor geo-archaeology and technology, to guide graduate students in their inter-disciplinary research, and contribute to the university and scientific community. As such, the applicant must be proficient in underwater archaeology, coastal geomorphology and other interdisciplinary facets and their synthesis. Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in Classical and Late Antiquity archaeology. No specific sub-regional specialization will be preferred, but the applicant is expected to be familiar with the maritime heritage of the Israeli coast and, naturally, be willing to carry out the majority of his or her research there. The successful applicant must have his/her Ph. D. by the time they assume the position. Please send CV with list of publications, list of grants and fellowships awarded, samples of written and published work, experience in underwater research, teaching and supervising graduate students (if any) and the names and addresses of at least three referees to the Search Committee by August 1, 2004. Short-listed candidates will be invited to give a job talk and be interviewed. International applicants will do so via video-conference. Note: the language of instruction at the university is normally Hebrew. Non-Hebrew speakers will be permitted to teach in English during period of time subject to negotiation. In order that the successful candidate shall be fully integrated into the local academic community it is expected that he/she will make every effort to obtain a command of the language and be capable of teaching in Hebrew after that time period. All correspondence should be addressed to: Search Committee, Department of Maritime Civilizations, University of Haifa, Haifa 31905 Israel, e-mail: martzy@research.haifa.ac.il Oriental Institute, Univ. of Chicago Post-doctoral fellow The
Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications for the Oriental
Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship program for the 2004-2005 academic year. This
is a twelve month, non-renewable fellowship. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will organize
and conduct a one-to-two day conference at the Oriental Institute on key comparatively-oriented
theoretical or methodological issues in the field of ancient studies (archaeological,
text-based, and/or art historical avenues of research). We encourage cross disciplinary
proposals that deal with the ancient Near East (including Egypt) or that compare
the Near East with other cultural areas. The conference will take place in mid-February
2005. After the conference, the Fellow will assemble and edit the proceedings
for publication by the Oriental Institute. The Fellow is also encouraged to pursue
his or her own research while in residence and to interact with the Oriental Institute
community. Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline relating to ancient studies must
be complete at the time of application. Start date is September 1, 2004. Please send applications to: Oriental Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship, attn. Nicole Torres, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1155 East 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637. e-mail: nitorres@uchicago.edu (with cc to gstein@uchicago.edu ). SUNY Stony Brook Lecturer The Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University invites applications for a position at the Lecturer level, starting September, 2004 until December 2006. We are seeking a Mesopotamian archaeologist with an ecological research orientation and a specialization in Remote Sensing and GIS, preferably including teaching experience in this area. The successful candidate should have a strong record of field work, publication, and research and a PhD in hand no later than December 31, 2004. Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, people of color, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans or Vietnam Era Veterans are especially welcome. If you require a disability related accommodation please contact the Chair of the Search Committee. Please send a letter of interest, CV and names and addresses of three references to: Elizabeth Stone, Chair, Mesopotamian Archaeology Search Committee, Anthropology Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4364. The closing date for applications is March 15, 2004.
Visiting Asst. Professor The Department of Archaeology at Boston University announces a position for a Visiting Assistant Professor for the period from September 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. The successful applicant will have an active research project within and be able to teach courses in the Near East (Anatolia to Afghanistan, Central Asia to Yemen), from prehistory through early historic times. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching, and be capable of teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level. In any subsequent search for a tenure-track position the visitor could be a candidate. The deadline for application is February 1, 2004. Letters of application, including a CV and list of referees, should be sent to: Julie Hansen, Chair, Department of Archaeology, Boston University, 675 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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